March 18, 2010

Indian legislation moving in Vermont, New Hampshire (March 18, 2010)

Lawmakers in Vermont and New Hampshire are considering two Indian bills. In Vermont, the Senate passed S.222, which clarifies that the Abenaki Nation and...

Quechan Nation observes Native HIV/AIDS Awareness (March 18, 2010)

The Quechan Nation is observing the fourth annual National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day this week. The tribe will host a wellness walk, a candlelight vigil...

Jury clears detention officers in Indian athlete's death (March 18, 2010)

A coroner's jury cleared detention officers in Hill County, Montana, of the death of A.J. LongSoldier. LongSoldier, 18, died last November after complaining of...

BIA adds land to Chehalis Reservation amid tax battle (March 18, 2010)

The Bureau of Indian Affairs added 213 acres to the Chehalis Reservation but officials in Thurston County, Washington, say that won't stop them from trying...

Cigarette trafficking bill sent to White House for review (March 18, 2010)

The House passed the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act on Wednesday, sending the bill to President Barack Obama for his review. The bill prohibits the...

Coeur d'Alene Tribe, county agree on law enforcement (March 18, 2010)

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe reached a law enforcement agreement in principle with Benewah County, Idaho. The deal will allow tribal officers to enforce state law...

Saginaw Chippewa man sentenced for another assault (March 18, 2010)

A member of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan was sentenced for an assault that he committed while he was out on parole for a...

Chumash chairman wins tribal leader award at NAFOA (March 18, 2010)

Vincent Armenta, the chairman of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians in California, was named Tribal Leader of the Year by the Native American...

NARF gets $1.5M grant from Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation (March 18, 2010)

The Native American Rights Fund announced a $1.5 million donation from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation of California. The tribe will donate $500,000 a year...